CONVOY

convoy. Convoy, n. an attendance for defense, protection, the thing protected

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Con‐voy″ (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Convoyed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Convoying.] [[F. convoyer, OF. conveier, convoier. See Convey.]] To accompany for protection, either by sea or land; to attend for protection; to escort; as, a frigate convoys a merchantman. I know ye skillful to convoy The total freight of hope and joy. Emerson.